Dan Rayfield leads 26 AGs in push for national AI safety regulations
Bend, Ore. (KTVZ) — Oregon Attorney General Dan Rayfield led a bipartisan coalition of 26 attorneys general today in sending a letter to…
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Willamette Pass triples snowmaking capacity to ensure a longer season
Bend, Ore. (KTVZ) — Willamette Pass Resort has completed an expansion of its snowmaking system, tripling the mountain’s overall snowmaking…
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National Public Lands Day will see thousands volunteer this Saturday
Bend, Ore. (KTVZ) — National Public Lands Day, a nationwide event dedicated to volunteering on public lands, takes place this Saturday, Sept. 26.…
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Save the Date: Annual Deschutes Historical Museum Chili Feed, Native Planting Day in Prineville, and More Events Happening This Weekend in Central Oregon
Bend, Ore. (KTVZ) — Are you looking for something to do this weekend in Central Oregon? Adrielle Hasara highlights three local events, from the…
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Deschutes National Forest announces five winter seasonal jobs
Bend, Ore. (KTVZ) — The Deschutes National Forest announced today that it is hiring for winter seasonal positions in central Oregon. The agency is…
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Local veterans may secure up to $30,000 for home repair through new program
Bend, Ore. (KTVZ) — Veteran homeowners in Central Oregon may qualify for no-cost home repairs through the Veteran Restore Health and Safety Program…
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Redmond Fire & Rescue awarded $253K in FEMA funding
REDMOND, Ore. (KTVZ) — The Federal Emergency Management Agency has awarded more than $14 million in grant funding to fire departments and first…
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Gov. Tina Kotek orders new AI safety standards for Oregon state agencies
SALEM, Ore. (KTVZ) — Gov. Tina Kotek issued Executive Order 26-26 today to establish new artificial intelligence procurement and safety standards…
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Bend Park and Recreation District opens new Art Station at Larkspur Park.
Bend, Ore. (KTVZ) — The Bend Park and Recreation District opened its new 5,000-square-foot Art Station at Larkspur Park today in Bend, Ore. Located…
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Tip-A-Cop fundraiser will benefit Shop With A Cop program in Bend
Bend, Ore. (KTVZ) — The Deschutes County Sheriff’s Office is hosting a Tip-A-Cop fundraiser at Greg’s Grill in Bend, Ore., this Friday, Sept. 25.…
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Portland man Nicholas Ryan Perkins killed in Highway 101 multi-vehicle crash
Bend, Ore. (KTVZ) — A 41-year-old Portland man was killed Saturday, Sept. 19, after being struck by three vehicles on Highway 101 in Lincoln…
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Oregon Health Authority scraps proposed psilocybin fee increases
(KTVZ) — The Oregon Health Authority will not move forward with proposed fee increases for state psilocybin licensees. State health officials…
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Katmai National Park hosts 12th annual brown bear bracket competition
Bend, Ore. (KTVZ) — Katmai National Park in Alaska is hosting its 12th annual brown bear bracket competition, inviting the public to pick which…
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Central Oregon Community College Faculty Forum holds rally tomorrow in Bend
Bend, Ore. (KTVZ) — Union members with the Central Oregon Community College Faculty Forum will hold a practice picket, rally and media availability…
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Oregon flags to fly at half-staff to honor fallen firefighter Jesús Eduardo Olimpo Gutiérrez Toral
Bend, Ore. (KTVZ) — Gov. Tina Kotek ordered flags at Oregon public institutions to be flown at half-staff on Tuesday in honor of fallen wildland…
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Paramount and Warner Bros. Discovery reach settlement on proposed merger
Bend, Ore. (KTVZ) — Oregon Attorney General Dan Rayfield announced a settlement today resolving a lawsuit challenging the merger between Paramount…
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Oregon’s competitiveness ranks fall as business group urges policy reforms
Bend, Ore. (KTVZ) — Oregon Business and Industry released its 2027-28 Oregon Competitiveness Agenda today, urging state lawmakers to reform tax and…
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New signs will unveil the history of pioneer fruit trees at Cyrus Historic Orchard
Bend, Ore. (KTVZ) — Heritage Apple Corps and the U.S. Forest Service will host a ribbon-cutting ceremony on Oct. 2 at 12:00 noon to unveil new…
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Oregon Health Plan to issue notices regarding new work rules for 600,000 members
Bend, Ore. (KTVZ) — The Oregon Health Authority is holding a virtual media briefing Monday to outline upcoming federal changes to the Oregon Health…
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Documentary Cosmic Heirloom wins award at Oregon Short Film Festival
Bend, Ore. (KTVZ) — The short documentary “Cosmic Heirloom: Buried 400 Years” won Best Short Documentary at the Oregon Short Film Festival in…
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